sonder – n.
the realization that each random passerby
is living a life
as vivid and complex as your own.
—
THE DICTIONARY OF OBSCURE SORROWS – John Koenig
—
kerrytown, ann arbor, mi, usa – march 2019
Breaking News
- Podcast #518: The Quest for a Moral Life
- The Man Book: Creating a Reservoir of Timeless Wisdom
- smile jar.
- Podcast #517: What Big-Time Catastrophes Can Teach Us About How to Improve the Systems of Our Lives
- Jo’s Monday walk : Serra do Topo to Fajá dos Cubros
- Five sides to the Great Ocean Road
- dads.
- Sunday Firesides: Ad-Lib Fatherhood
- shark!!!
- immune system surrenders without notice.
- The Best First Knife for a Kid
- How to Build a Summer Fire
- Podcast #516: How to Lead an Unstoppable Team
- The Summer 2019 Enrollment of The Strenuous Life Is Now Open
- A Call to place : the Azores
- A Man’s Guide to Cleaning and Caring for Suede
- when on a break from your break.
- Podcast #515: Aristotle’s Wisdom on Living the Good Life
- Sunday Firesides: The Power of Liminal Spaces
- How to Grow a Mustache
- How to Survive a Rollover Car Crash
- Good, Better, Best: 3 Methods for Making Restaurant-Quality Pizza at Home
- Poor John has more converts
- logy.
- Shaun Kirk – on the journey, soul music and cold showers
- Podcast #514: Remembering D-Day 75 Years Later
- wondrous.
- The Complete Guide to Making a DIY First Aid Kit
- Unusual coffins are common in Ghana
- Podcast #513: Be Your Own Bodyguard
- blood, sweat, and tears.
- Sunday Firesides: Don’t Confuse Impact With Intention
- Ways to make the most of a Wintery Long Weekend
- Korhogo cloth keeps Ivory Coast tradition alive
- The Art of Anticipation
- big and small.
- Podcast #512: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
- Shop the AoM Store for Father’s Day (And Get 15% Off!)
- How to Pursue a New Career (While Still Getting the Bills Paid)
- Podcast #511: Mastering the Psychology of Investing
- The Power of Yes
- Living the dream… 6 months on
- collective.
- show and (don’t) tell
- Millennials as Human Wormholes to WWII
- every experience.
- How to Choose the Perfect Steak: All Your FAQs Answered
- The challenges of drying laundry
- conversation.
- Podcast #510: The Greatest Battle of the Korean War
- infinite possibilities.
- 7 Reasons You Should Still Keep a Paper Map in Your Glovebox
- Stepping out in the High Country
- Podcast #509: Good Shame; Bad Shame
- Village walks always reward
- Jo’s Monday walk : Mértola’s 10th Islamic Festival
- Sunday Firesides: Don’t Be Authentic; Be Artificial
- team.
- How to Make an Archery Bow Out of PVC Pipe
- New “Get Action” Swag!
- The James Bond Shower: A Shot of Cold Water for Health and Vitality
- apricity.
- Silves- a winning formula!
- 15 Constellations Every Man Should Know (And How to Find Them)
- Podcast #508: Break Out of Your Cage and Stop Being a Human Zoo Animal
- 9 Reasons You Should Host a Dinner Party This Weekend
- A special stay at The Little Boabab
- Podcast #507: How to Increase Your Personal Agency
- content.
- Sunday Firesides: Run at the Wall
- michigan: the sasquatch state. and the Great Lakes are here too.
- Vine bridge, avocados and painted toes
- Use a Newspaper to Test a Knife’s Sharpness
- The Incredible, Edible, and Yes, Microwavable Egg
- danger.
- Podcast #506: How to Improve Your Speaking Voice
- The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: May 2019
- African taxis keep us laughing
- birth.
- Escape the Algorithm!
- best day.
- How To Change A Flat Tire
- Podcast #505: A Man’s Need for Ritual
- fear.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Back lane beauty
- feliz.
- Sunday Firesides: Marriage Isn’t a Game of Russian Roulette
- African housing ranges from simple to elaborate
- too long.
- Rainy season is coming—time for a new roof
- snoozetern.
- Chukka Boots: The FAQ
- Ernest Hemingway’s Advice on Camping Out
- The Magic of May
- 2 broke?
- Podcast #504: How an Olympic Marathoner Trains, Eats, Recovers, and Stays Mentally Strong
- bringing in the may.
- Your Life Explained Through Dopamine
- headfirst.
- Podcast #503: The Case for the 24/6 Lifestyle
- moving to simplicity.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Gorjões
- in spring.
- Sunday Firesides: Against Little Red Hen Culture
- How many people can you get in/on a car
- Meet Bai Bureh—a West African warrior and hero
- wide world.
- How to Be a Better Dad When You Travel for Business
- How to Siphon Fuel
- Minimal Impact Camping and Cycling Routes
- Practice Productive Procrastination
- Podcast #502: Why You Should Talk to Strangers
- Celebrating life at Easter!
- how much does it cost?
- Village life in West Africa—welcome to Byama
- Your New Grab ‘n Go Breakfast: Overnight Oats
- chocolate vs. the whole rest of the world.
- Podcast #501: Zero to Hero: From Bullied Kid to Medal of Honor Recipient
- Jo’s Monday walk : Easter in Tavira
- basket case.
- Sunday Firesides: Eternity Is Now
- rush.
- How to Make Your Haircut Last Longer
- How to Make a Soda Can Stove
- such things to be.
- one long process.
- Podcast #500: Let’s Talk About Death Over Dinner
- How to Test Your Relationship Without Moving In Together
- oh, paris.
- Podcast #499: A Fascinating Primer on Norse Mythology
- Bloggers Awards and Reflections
- taxed.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Zoo, zoo, Zoomarine!
- Visiting a doctor in West Africa
- you never forget.
- Sunday Firesides: Are You Really Just Jealous?
- waiting to be.
- How to Build a Home Gym on the Cheap
- How to Get a Bird Out of Your House
- balanced.
- Podcast #498: Lessons in Persistence From Climber Tommy Caldwell
- passion.
- When the wheels fall off—almost
- 6 Ways to Streamline Your Mornings
- The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: April 2019
- Liberia’s only sanctuary for rescued animals
- two directions.
- Africa and her amazing hairstyles
- Podcast #497: The Meaning, Manifestations, and Treatments for Anxiety
- bash.
- Sunday Firesides: You Are Not Responsible for Other People’s Feelings
- April Awareness
- How to Wear a Denim Jacket
- each one can be true.
- Podcast #496: What Plato’s Republic Has to Say About Being a Man
- Walking on water
- strength.
- How to Survive (and Prevent) a Carjacking
- Podcast #495: Wish You Had More Time? What You Really Want is More Memories
- Jo’s Monday walk : Dramatic skies over Querença
- Sunday Firesides: If You Can Always Be Found, Can You Ever Get Lost?
- unique.
- More Footage: Take the One-Month “Do Something New Every Day” Challenge
- stumble on.
- One way to keep a president on his toes
- How to Make Ballpark Pretzels
- How to Make a Marine Corps Fighting Hole
- Chipping granite in Africa—a tough way to make a living
- Podcast #494: The Inspiring Story of One of WWII’s Greatest Tank Gunners
- a poem begins.
- How to Make a New Hole in a Leather Belt (Using Whatever Tools You’ve Got)
- sonder.
- Podcast #493: 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die
- Jo’s Monday walk : Street art in Silves
- What makes you feel alive
- release.
- Sunday Firesides: Feelings Follow Action
- top secret.
- How to Make a Potato Cannon
- less not more.
- Podcast #492: How to Survive a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison
- ’tis spring.
- Can Special Glasses Improve the Whiskey Drinking Experience?
- and on the seventh day…
- Podcast #491: Everything You Know About Passion is Wrong
- Jo’s Monday walk : Natural beauty at Fonte Filipe
- Not all roads in West Africa are bumpy
- Bead-making an industry in West Africa
- You can buy a bra in Africa
- What Pattern Are You Setting in Your Family?
- How to Tie a One-Handed Bowline Knot
- find the safe spot.
- Moseying through West Africa
- The Girls from Snowy River
- A Beginner’s Guide to the Underappreciated Pencil
- catkins.
- Podcast #490: Can You Learn to Be Lucky?
- more or less.
- Podcast #489: How to Get a Handle on Your Anger
- Jo’s Monday walk : A very traditional village
- what it isn’t.
- becoming.
- hint.
- Why I Deadlift With My Feet So Close Together
- the world.
- Carnaval in Tavira
- Podcast #488: Fasting as a Spiritual Discipline
- 4 Lessons From a 4-Week Social Media Fast
- A Zen Start to March
- Podcast #487: Leadership Lessons From the 3 Greatest Ancient Commanders
- The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: March 2019
- tea.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Rock cistus and water
- in the box.
- Stuck truck—just part of overlanding
- Sunday Fireside: Beware of Emotional Contamination
- Live AoM Podcast with WWII Historian Adam Makos: March 6, 2019
- gentle.
- march on.
- Should You Lift Weights Before Doing Cardio? Or Do Cardio Before Weights?
- How to Escape a Car Hanging Off a Cliff
- four walls.
- Podcast #486: How to Get Better at Making Life-Changing Decisions
- Living the dream… 3 months on
- The Libraries of Famous Men: Ernest Shackleton
- c.
- Will we become famous in Ghana?
- Podcast #485: Why Visiting Dark Places Is Good for the Soul
- secret reasons.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Boa Vista
- Sunday Firesides: Manhood IS Struggle
- power down.
- more.
- Off to explore more of West Africa
- Feel Busy and Distracted? Here’s How to Take Control
- Visiting the fossils at Florissant
- How to Break In a Pair of Leather Boots
- How to Turn a Pringles Can Into a Secret Safe
- Podcast #484: A Man’s Search for Meaning Inside the Ring
- Twelve hours in the Yarra Valley
- wintering.
- How to Hardwire Your Happiness
- Podcast #483: What Really Works for Exercise Recovery?
- Jo’s Monday walk : Chocolate time in Loulé
- sticky business.
- Sunday Fireside: Hold Fast
- How to Make the Perfect Diner-Style Smash Burger
- How to Light a Fire With Just One Match
- divine.
- Advice to the Newly Married
- Blue Lotus Love
- valentine.
- Podcast #482: The Power of Penmanship
- How to Deal With Going Gray
- Jo’s Monday walk : Punta del Moral
- kakimi.
- Sunday Firesides: Don’t Surrender the Privilege of Adulthood to Your Kids
- Dialogue in the Dark
- where hobbies, hijinks, and capers go bad = my childhood #9
- Magnificent doors of Tallinn, Estonia
- Can a Hot Toddy Cure Your Cold?
- Podcast #480: Hiking With Nietzsche
- joy, love, peace.
- New Doors in February
- A New Generation of Prigs, Prudes, and Squares
- The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: February 2019
- messy.
- Podcast #479: Becoming a Digital Minimalist
- the grapes of math.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Remember Culatra?
- Sunday Firesides: The Slipstream of Comfort
- 7 Romantic, Non-Lame, Can’t-Miss DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Gal
- Dead of Winter Clearance Sale in the AoM Store!
- action adventure.
- The Bluejacket’s Guide to Leadership
- How to Take Care of a Suit (And Make It Last)
- Legendary midwife dies at age 96
- Summer Lovin’ Extremes
- Podcast #478: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity
- going south.
- Podcast #477: The History and Future of America’s Special Forces
- Jo’s Monday walk : Furnazhinas to Odeleite Dam
- Sunday Firesides: Tidying Up Our Gilded Cages
- the best party.
- Not Your Grandma’s Crockpot: 6 Slow-Cooking Recipes for the Modern Man
- How to Make an Ice Fishing Tip-Up
- Podcast #476: Are Modern People the Most Exhausted in History?
- with wings.
- No wonder the dog was out of her wits last night
- 9 Ways to Become More Courageous
- the light that gets lost.
- Podcast #475: How to Lose Weight, and Keep It Off Forever
- each other.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Fuseta at Blossom time
- first snow.
- Sunday Firesides: Dependence to Independence
- Exploring the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
- between.
- How to Make Pine Needle Tea
- Outfitted & Equipped: Brett’s Weightlifting Workout
- break.
- Podcast #474: The Surprises of Romantic Attraction
- out of chaos.
- D.B.T.H. (Don’t Believe the Hype)
- Birds need Extra Water
- Podcast #473: The Solitude of a Fire Watcher
- another july.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Party time in Ayamonte
- what’s your number?
- Sunday Firesides: The Moral Weight of Gifts
- hear.
- fence.
- How to Deal With a Talkative Coworker
- Podcast #472: Reagan, the Man
- How to Use Chopsticks Like Mr. Miyagi
- How to Jump Rope Like a Boxer
- salt mines.
- Podcast #471: Using Mental Models to Make Better Decisions
- Potato Point loaded with history
- use the good china.
- Jo’s Monday walk : A romp in El Rompido
- Open in 2019
- Sunday Firesides: Restraints Vs. Constraints
- giveaway.
- Why You Should Consider Volunteering With a Search and Rescue Team
- find that place.
- Podcast #470: A Proven System for Building and Breaking Habits
- Jumpstart the New Year: The January 2019 Enrollment of the Strenuous Is Now Open!
- so far.
- Motivation Over Discipline
- Welcome to AoM’s New Look!
- january 1.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Canalside in Leeds at Christmas
- Stepping into the Unknown
- blanket statement.
- Repairing a car in the middle of nowhere
- on fire.
- no one shuts down santa.
- Podcast #469: How Valley Forge Turned the Tide of the Revolutionary War
- snap.
- mittens.
- in winter enjoy.
- Vintage Secrets to Being a Good Conversationalist
- Best of Art of Manliness 2018
- Cool Uncle Tricks: “Walk the Dog” With a Yo-Yo
- innovation.
- Podcast #468: Does Meditation Deserve the Hype?
- How to Make a Swedish Torch
- Podcast #467: 3 Big Questions to Help Frantic Families Get on Track
- Jo’s Monday walk : Blessing the fishermen
- Culture You Can Heft
- A Slow Challenge
- coddiwomple.
- 15 Homemade Gifts You Can Make in an Hour or Less
- the lost and found is lost.
- Gearhead 101: Understanding the Braking System
- How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal
- your guest’s is as good as mine.
- Podcast #466: What It’s Like to Become a Widower
- inspire.
- Fly the Merrier Skies: How to Make a DIY All-in-One Travel Cocktail Kit
- Trekking amongst the Arches in Utah
- moonbeams.
- Podcast #465: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead
- golden.
- Jo’s Monday walk : La Rábida and Muelle de las Carabelas
- Dressing for Others
- fly.
- 6 Books That Will Get You in the Christmas Spirit
- How to Roast Chestnuts Over an Open Fire
- The 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways: Gifts for Her
- do more of that.
- Podcast #464: What’s Causing the Sex Recession?
- The 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways: Gifts $50-$100
- Podcast #463: The Friendship, Rivalry, and Leadership of WWII’s 3 Greatest American Generals
- dramatist.
- Jo’s Monday walk : La Collina Verde to Moncarapacho
- The Meaning of a Man’s Signature
- The Wonders of Australia
- The 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways: Gifts Under $50
- The Life of a 97-Year-Old Tailor Who’s Still at Work at His Craft
- 5 Reasons a Man Should Still Carry Cash
- gator.
- Podcast #462: How to Tell Better Stories
- How to Make Easy, Rustic Wood Coasters
- Jo’s Monday walk : Lagar da Mesquita
- Podcast #461: The Spartan Regime
- lift.
- Getting Over the Horror of the Same Old Thing
- light.
- Shop the Art of Manliness for the Holidays: Get a FREE Leather Bookmark + FREE Shipping
- no real boundaries in a parade.
- A Satisfied Mind
- Surprisingly Relevant Rules From 1882 on Being a Good Houseguest (and Host)
- Podcast #460: The Eat, Sweat, Thrive Protocol for Tactical Athletes
- Introducing The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword Stationery Kit
- 3 Reasons Hunting Is Food For a Man’s Soul
- softly.
- Podcast #459: Beyond Gratitude Lite: The Real Virtue of Thankfulness
- Music, birthdays and food—what a night!
- How to Accept Your Partner’s Flaws
- Walking in Wonderland
- write-ins.
- What to Do If Your Brakes Go Out
- 4 Recommended Books for Soon-to-Be and New Dads
- Podcast #458: In Praise of Wasting Time
- fancy water.
- 4 Ways to Make Improvised Urban Survival Arrowheads
- Podcast #457: Leadership Lessons From the Pastor of One of America’s Most Innovative Churches
- bridge.
- Jo’s Monday walk : The last lap
- Know Your Limits: The Law of Grandiosity
- silent.
- Poppies remember war losses
- Following the music
- warrior.
- Take the Simple Test That Can Predict Your Mortality
- The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: November 2018
- recount.
- 10 Things Your Father Should Have Taught You About Style
- Podcast #456: Myths About Kids and Sports
- not exactly.
- How to Make DIY Infused Vodka
- stand up.
- Podcast #455: How to Create the Perfect Morning Routine
- warm.
- time does not pass.
- Manvotional: Sitting in the Seat of Judgement
- Love old wheels? Check out Yass
- Airing out the BnBs
- Chugging Your Protein: It’s Whey Easier Than You Think
- meeting.
- Podcast #454: A Magician’s Search for Wonder in the Modern World
- Cool Uncle Tricks: “Tear Off” Someone’s Belt Loop
- How to Negotiate the Best Deal on a New or Used Car
- wherever there are children.
- Podcast #453: Leadership in Turbulent Times
- Huge Fall T-Shirt Sale! All Tees 30% Off!
- In Memory of Minaxi
- Does Stoicism Extinguish the Fire of Life?
- Now for a stroll in my garden
- the center.
- where hobbies, hijinks, and capers go bad = my childhood #7
- a day.
- Let’s take a stroll down Park Avenue
- step.
- Podcast #452: The Warrior’s Manifesto
- rise above ourselves.
- 3 Ways to Make DIY Waterproof Matches
- Podcast #451: The Daring Escape Artists of WWI
- Outfitted & Equipped: A Flint and Tinder Fall
- ‘the outside doesn’t always match the inside.’ – r. crane
- Jo’s ‘not a Monday walk’
- The 7 Habits: Sharpen the Saw
- Reflection
- luster.
- upside down.
- Movies Every Millennial Dad Should Introduce to Their Kids
- How to Treat Someone for Shock
- time sings.
- Podcast #450: How to Make Time for What Really Matters Every Day
- ripples.
- How to Give a Gift to a Woman
- Podcast #449: Faster and Cheaper Alternatives to College
- costume.
- Why Every Young Man Should Play a Team Sport
- missing her.
- naming.
- Starting over
- Joy and sadness packed into two weeks
- Podcast #448: Your Son Isn’t Lazy — How to Empower Boys to Succeed
- A Peek at The Strenuous Life: October 2018
- see-saw.
- How to Ram Through a Vehicular Roadblock
- barber.
- Podcast #447: On Grand Strategy
- Big dunes and big thrills
- A breathtaking stop at Monument Valley
- The Libraries of Famous Men: Bruce Lee
- stronger.
- Manvotional: Simple Needs
- What to Do When You Encounter a Moose in the Wild
- friendly.
- Podcast #446: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Will Make You a Better Man
- The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: October 2018
- How to Dress for Sales
- Podcast #445: How to Close the Character Gap
- A Snapshot of Strahan
- autumnal tints.
- Sources of Existential Angst
- here’s to the beans.
- A Guide to Dry-Aged Beef
- cold.
- Liverpool : From Cavern to Cathedral
- China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors
- Podcast #444: How to Use the Procrastination Equation to Start Getting Things Done
- The 7 Habits: Synergy (Beyond the Eye-Rolling Buzzword)
- Gifts from Blogging
- Podcast #443: What Building Your Own Coffin Teaches You About Life, Death, and Meaning
- A bonus stop at the Navajo National Monument
- Jo’s Monday walk : Wild on the Waterfront
- Emptiness
- autumn awakens.
- How to Measure Remaining Sunlight With Your Hands
- How to Choose a Cigar
- Podcast #442: Rocky Marciano’s Fight for Perfection in a Crooked World
- Here’s lookin’ at you, kid!
- The 4 Sport Coats of a Well-Rounded Wardrobe
- Podcast #441: Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More
- Crossing the Land of Plenty
- Jo’s Monday walk : A Tale of three Castles- 3. Dunstanburgh
- Why You Need a Reading Plan
- taradiddle.
- the next one.
- My butterflies hit the big time
- How to Breathe When Lifting Weights
- For the love of Brancepeth
- Podcast #440: The 3 Great Untruths That Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
- How to Make a Sandbag Wall
- The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: September 2018
- Podcast #439: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
- Walhalla Walkabout
- street.
- Jo’s Monday walk : A tale of three castles- 2. Alnwick
- The Spartan Way: The Mindset and Tactics of a Battle-Ready Warrior
- Our bird’s eye view of the Grand Canyon
- leg.
- How to Ask Better Questions on a First Date
- How to Emergency Rappel
- Train spotting
- Podcast #438: Developing Real-World Situational Awareness
- waking up.
- The Spartan Way: Brotherhood Is Born in Breaking Bread
- Ten Life Lessons from My Bike
- Finish the Year Strong! The Last Strenuous Life Enrollment of 2018 Is Now Open!
- Podcast #437: Don’t Make Me Pull Over! A History of the Road Trip
- Jo’s Monday walk : A tale of three castles- 1. Warkworth
- shared humanity.
- How to Survive a Wildfire
- The 7 Habits: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
- marshmallow.
- Podcast #436: The Worth of War
- Anticipation…
- How to Dress to Convey Power
- A Matter of Balance
- what is a hero?
- Podcast #435: How to Achieve Hyperfocus
- Grand Canyon really is grand
- walking heads.
- Jo’s Monday walk : Osmotherley and beyond
- The Spartan Way: Manhood Is a Journey
- talking heads.
- The Advantages of a High-Carb/Low-Fat Diet
- not so random.
- busy?
- Podcast #434: Legendary Coach John Wooden’s Secrets of Leadership
- How to Bowl a Strike
- Chesters Roman Fort
- time travel.
- Talk WITH People, Not AT Them
- Introducing the “Strength in Virtue, Virtue in Strength” Banner
- Podcast #433: The Adventure of Silence
- Jo’s Monday walk : Ma Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough
- The Spartan Way: An Introduction
- Messages from the Edge
- Playing with patterns
- Jo’s Monday walk : Cotherstone and the Teesdale Way
- Six word Saturday
- Feeling blue
- Jo’s Monday walk : Alte and about
- Angels Landing—a challenge I didn’t try
- Foolhardy behaviour in dangerous places
- Breathtaking hoodoos of Bryce Canyon
- Zion’s popular Riverside Walk is postcard material
- On the road to another USA national park
- Time for a run in Death Valley
- Beautiful and varied views at Mirror Lake and Cook’s Meadow
- Plenty to do in Yosemite National Park
- Giant sequoias a great way to start our journey
Based on people's interests.
sonder.